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In my opinion, if the details I have assumed are correct. The hens started pecking after the cockerel drew blood/caused physical damage. Once a hen starts pecking an open wound you need to separate the sick until they are mended and then reintroduce with a watchful eye. Hens are carnivorous and...

Hi again, I have some questions; are all the bully’s the same breed ? Are they related (sisters) ? How old are they ? Do they eat the feathers ? How much space do they have in their run, please specify meters or feet ? Are you using additional lighting ? Is there plenty of ventilation in the run...

Hi hun, this is a tough one. I’ve restructured the “pecking order” once or twice when I felt someone was getting the pointy end but it’s only ever been a maximum of two hens at a time. With a small flock like yours I wouldn’t expect it to be a pecking order problem. I agree with the theory of...